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iHeart & Stugotz In Serious Relationship

December 23, 2025January 2, 2026 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia and veteran sports media personality Jon “Stugotz” Weiner announced a long-term, multiplatform partnership. As part of the agreement,

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ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Andrea Ayers has been elevated to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Lexington, KY, effective Jan. 1. Ayers is a

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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 kevincarter FLX Local Media, TOTIB Media

• After more than 23 years of ownership, Finger Lakes Radio Group owner Alan Bishop has entered into a definitive

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WMAL

• Cumulus Media announced that longtime News/Talk programming pro Bill Hess, who has served as Program Director of News-Talk 105.9

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Curtis Sliwa Joins WOR/NY For Fill-In

December 15, 2025 kevincarter 710 WOR

• iHeartMedia’s 710 WOR/New York announced Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and longtime New York radio personality, will

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Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga’s Harrisonburg Media Group serving scenic Harrisonburg, VA is searching for its next Promotions Director/Content Creator — someone who

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Carton Comes Home… Again… To WFAN

December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 kevincarter Craig Carton, WFAN

• Rumors become reality at Audacy’s WFAN/New York with the official announcement that prodigal son Craig Carton is indeed returning

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WISN’s Jay Weber Transitions To Podcast Format

December 9, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WISN

• iHeartMedia’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN/Milwaukee announced that 35-year station veteran Jay Weber, host of The Jay Weber Show since 2007

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Marshall Named Evening Anchor, WBBM/Chicago

December 9, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WBBM-AM

• Glenn Marshall has been named as the new evening anchor and reporter for Audacy’s WBBM (Newsradio (780 AM/105.9 FM)/Chicago.

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Price Is Right For Cumulus Stockton-Modesto

December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KWIN

• Cumulus Media has appointed radio and digital sales and management veteran Jeremy Price as VP/Market Manager of its Stockton-Modesto,

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BREAKING NEWS

Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

• ONErpm has hired veteran music industry executive Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division. Easterlin brings decades

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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

• Nashville-based Back Blocks Music welcomes Kirby Mathews as VP of Publishing. In her new role, Mathews will oversee the

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

PROGRAMMING

KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
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CRS Online Registration Ends Soon

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Online Registration Ends Soon
NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NEON Glows Brightly In Vegas

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